The essential features of a number system are
A. Radix
B. Set of distinct counting digits
C. bits
D. Both A & B
E. None of the above
Answer: Option D
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The essential features of a number system are Radix and Set of distinct counting digits. A numeral system is a writing system for expressing numbers; that is, a mathematical notation for representing numbers of a given set, using digits or other symbols in a consistent manner.This Question Belongs to Computer Fundamentals >> Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous
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2. Set of distinct counting digits → These are the unique symbols used for representing values (e.g., Decimal uses {0–9}, Binary uses {0,1}).
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